Australia · Year 11 entry

HAST Year 11 Abstract Reasoning free practice questions with answers

Read question 1 and its full worked answer from paper 1 of our 20-paper HAST Year 11 Abstract Reasoning set, then download the 5-page PDF. These are original practice questions, not official past papers. Page updated 3 November 2026.

Question 1

Put the five frames in size order. Which one (A–E) is the MIDDLE (median) frame?

Worked answer

[Matrix: combine counts]

?

A

B

C

D

 Correct answer: C — Option C

  • Look along each row: the dots in the third box equal the first two boxes ADDED together.
  • Bottom row: 1 + 3 = 4 dots.
  • Option C shows 4 dots.

OUT? [Odd one out (figures)]

A

B

C

D

E

 Correct answer: C — Option C

  • Ignore the number of sides — that varies on purpose. Look for the shared feature: four of them have an

EVEN number of sides.

  • Option C has an odd number of sides (5), so it breaks the pattern.
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Questions about this sample

What is in the HAST Year 11 Abstract Reasoning free sample?

The first 3 questions from paper 1 of the set, in the real exam layout, followed by the step-by-step worked answers. It is a 5-page PDF; this page shows question 1 with its answer.

How many full HAST Year 11 Abstract Reasoning papers are there?

20 original papers for students preparing for Year 11 entry (HAST (High Achievers Selection Test)). Each is 30 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes, with a worked solution for every question. Papers start at A$11.99 and download instantly as a PDF.

Are these official past papers?

No. The sample is taken from our own original practice paper and is not an official past paper or affiliated with any exam authority.